Comparison

Phocus vs Faceley

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Phocus

This AI-powered app creates DSLR-style portraits by simulating realistic background blur and offering advanced 3D relighting capabilities. It allows for precise control over depth, lighting, and scene atmosphere, transforming any photo into a cinematic masterpiece.

Highlights
  • DSLR-style portrait creation
  • Realistic background blur simulation
  • Advanced 3D relighting
  • AI-powered subject detection
  • DSLR lens emulation
  • Portrait video blur
Features
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Featured by Apple in “Powered by Apple Intelligence” and “Great Apps Updated for iOS 27” around the world, and in “Best New Apps and Updates” in the US and Canada. Phocus is a portrait camera and depth editor for iPhone, iPad, and iPhone Duo. See each lens's bokeh live before you shoot, or bring any photo from your library, even one taken without Portrait mode, and reshape its focus and depth with tools that understand distance, not just outlines. SHOOT - Eight lens characters, from clean and modern to swirly vintage and black and white, each with its own bokeh rendered live in the viewfinder - The blur you see is the blur you get, in the photo and the editor - Live AI depth for real-time blur even where the camera can't measure depth on its own - Live aperture and focus control - Manual ISO, shutter speed, white balance, exposure, and focus - Histogram, zebra, focus peaking, level, and timer - RAW and ProRAW capture - Import your own .cube LUTs, or choose from Daily, Film Looks, Vintage, Signature, and Mono - Lens and color look suggestions with Apple Intelligence, generated on device - Siri, Shortcuts, Lock Screen, and Control Center to open the camera you need EDIT - Change aperture, focus, blur falloff, and bokeh shape after the shot - Edit any photo in your library: AI depth adds realistic blur even to photos taken without Portrait mode - Edit the depth map directly: every color is a distance, so you can pick a depth and brush it over any area - Select a subject with a tap on iOS 27, then refine it with Brush, Erase, and Hardness - Masks in Portrait, Depth, and Select modes - Curves, adjustments, tone, and film grain - 3D Relight and 3D Scene Preview for depth-aware lighting - Copy a photo's look onto other photos, with undo and redo for every change - Save as Portrait keeps the depth with your photo - Export depth maps and portrait mattes - Portrait video blur - Built-in tutorials and Mask Help MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN Phocus adapts to iPhone, iPad, and iPhone Duo. Open your Duo for more room to shoot and edit, or partially fold it with the preview and controls on either side of the fold. "Looking for an app that not only adds the Portrait mode effect to your photos but does a bit more? Then Phocus is the one you're looking for." — iMore "The app is a fine example of technical and artistic craftsmanship." — iGeeksBlog PHOCUS PRO Unlock every lens, look, and tool with Phocus Pro. Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Terms of use: https://rayinformatics.com/terms Privacy policy: https://rayinformatics.com/privacy Contact: https://rayinformatics.com/contact

About

Faceley

Features
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Faceley is an AI-powered video editing app that helps creators transform videos using intelligent face replacement and smart visual tools. Upload your video, choose your settings, and let Faceley handle the processing — no complex editing required. Whether you’re testing ad creatives, making social content, or exploring new ideas, Faceley makes it easy to create high-quality results quickly. Key Features • AI-powered face replacement in videos • Easy video uploads and automated processing • Clean, intuitive editing workflow • Project management in one place • Share your finished videos effortlessly Built for Creators & Marketers Faceley is designed for content creators, influencers, and marketers who want to test ideas, improve performance, and scale what works — without spending hours editing. Perfect for: • Social media videos • A/B testing ad creatives • Creative experimentation Privacy & Data Control Your content belongs to you. Faceley gives you control over your data, including the ability to request account and data deletion at any time. Important Notes Faceley is a creative editing tool. Please ensure you have permission to use the content and likenesses you upload. Download Faceley and start creating smarter videos today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://faceley-pk.web.app/legal

Screenshots

Phocus4 screens
Faceley4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Phocus at none against Faceley's shown. Faceley's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Phocus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Faceley sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phocus ships an update every 2 weeks, Faceley every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phocus versus Faceley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhocusFaceley
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size322 MB133 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperRAY INFORMATICS YAZILIM TEKNOLOJI MEDYA DANISMANLIK VE EGITIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIonlyPKcould limited

Bugs and requests

Phocus

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Can't save pictures
  • Photos don't download
  • Unable to save picture
  • Camera crashes when clicking portrait
  • App dies if you don't upgrade

Requested features

4 requests
  • Change bokeh shapes/effects
  • Add manual brush to control bokeh
  • Make it a photo extension in Photos app
  • Add more shadows and directional lighting

Faceley

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Phocus

Subscriptions4
  • Phocus AI Weekly2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Phocus AI Monthly2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Phocus AI Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Phocus AI Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Phocus AI Unlimited Access$49.99
5 purchases

Faceley

Subscriptions2
  • Faceley Creator Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Faceley Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
One-time3
  • Faceley Credit Pack 50$4.99
  • Faceley Credit Pack 120$9.99
  • Faceley Credit Pack 260$19.99

Questions

Is Phocus free?
Phocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Faceley free?
Faceley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phocus or Faceley have ads?
Faceley shows ads; Phocus does not.
Which is updated more often, Phocus or Faceley?
Phocus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Faceley every 9 days. Most recently, Phocus was updated on November 1, 2026 and Faceley on October 25, 2026.

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